@ecoconsumer

Twitter feed for the King County WA EcoConsumer public outreach program, and repair events. Postings by Tom Watson. Also reach me at [email protected]

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#EarthMonth2024: The "Father of Environmental Justice," Dr. Robert D. Bullard Writes to the Next Environmental-Justice Leaders | @TIME time.com/6958830/earth-award… @BullardCenter #ActOnClimate

A Letter to the Next Environmental-Justice Leaders

Over the past 45 years, the father of the environmental-justice movement laid the path for a new generation.

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Big news. Oregon's legislature voted to prohibit "parts pairing", a design practice where each component is authenticated by a device's onboard chip. This can prevent installation of "unauthorized" replacement parts. Huge news for the #RightToRepair! theverge.com/2024/3/4/240908…

Oregon is about to sign — or veto — the strongest right-to-repair law yet

So long, parts pairing?

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"The unhappy result: Last year, Californians threw away more plastic bags, by weight, than when the law first passed, according to figures from CalRecycle, California’s recycling agency." nytimes.com/2024/02/15/clima…

California Tried to Ban Plastic Grocery Bags. It Didn’t Work. (Published 2024)

A ban on single-use bags included an exemption for bags meant to be reused and recycled. Except, they weren’t. New legislation aims to fix that.

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Deal on strengthening consumers’ right to repair 🔧 Measures to boost repair after the legal guarantee has expired 💳 Incentives to use products for longer 💻 Online platforms will help consumers find local repair & refurbished goods shops europa.eu/!66r8nC

Deal on strengthening consumers’ right to repair | News | European Parliament

EU negotiators reached a provisional deal on a bill that aims to reduce waste and bolster the repair sector by making product repairs more accessible and cost-effective.

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More than 1000 people have written in stories to the FTC about Right to Repair ... Here are 7 that show why the FTC should take action: pirg.org/articles/seven-stor…

Seven stories that show why the FTC should act on Right to Repair

Hundreds of people have submitted personal stories that show why it is so hard for people to fix their stuff. Here are some of the best

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✨NEW: Call2Recycle CEO @leoraudys was interviewed by @lisa_stiffler for @geekwire on @SeattleSPU’s new Director’s Rule ban on the disposal of electronics and batteries. 📳🗑️🔋 Read the full article here: bit.ly/49bKRmj

Citing fire dangers, Seattle bans batteries from the trash — here’s where they should go instead

In an effort to reduce the risk of fires at transfer stations, Seattle Public Utilities is banning the disposal of old batteries in the trash. (SPU Photo)

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Hold the #singleuse, please: Starbucks will now let customers use personal cups for nearly all orders, including drive-thu. 👏 #spotthegood  forbes.com/sites/jamesfarrel…
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@Techmeme11 Jan 2024
Google formally endorses right to repair and will testify in favor of a law in Oregon, says regulators should ban "parts pairing", a tactic used by Apple (@jason_koebler / 404 Media) 404media.co/google-formally-… 📫 Subscribe: techmeme.com/newsletter?from… techmeme.com/240111/p29#a240…

Google Formally Endorses Right to Repair, Will Lobby to Pass Repair Laws

Google says repair should be easy and "parts pairing" should be illegal.

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TOMORROW the Shoreline Tool Library opens! 🎉 Our ribbon chain sawing will be at 9:30AM! Park on the far east dirt lot by the Interurban Trail. We will accept donations! 📍 16610 Aurora Ave N, 1/5, 9AM-12PM Please ping us if you have questions, and we hope to see you there!💚
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New York’s Right to Repair law is going into effect. Here’s what will change #RightToRepair #TechCare pirg.org/articles/new-yorks-…

New York's Right to Repair law is going into effect. Here's what will change

New York passed the first ever consumer electronics Right to Repair in 2022, which goes into full force on Dec. 28, 2023.

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See inside the Dutch repair cafe saving electricals from landfill euronews.com/green/2023/12/2…
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With Apple agreeing to honor California's new right-to-repair law nationwide, is the fight for repair access over? Far from it. My latest for @verge explores next steps for #righttorepair, from tackling unsustainable product designs to software locks: theverge.com/23951200/right-…

The right-to-repair movement is just getting started

Apple’s stunning support for right-to-repair isn’t the whole story.

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@thehill24 Oct 2023
Apple announced its support for a federal “right-to-repair” law and said the company will provide access to tools and iPhone parts to customers nationwide so they can make their own repairs – rather than having to take damaged devices to an Apple store. trib.al/vaR1gpN
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California becomes third state to pass electronics #RightToRepair legislation, the strongest to date in the U.S. It awaits the governor's signature. news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law…

Apple-Approved California Right-to-Repair Bill Sent to Governor

California lawmakers on Wednesday sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) legislation that would give consumers greater flexibility in repairing electronic devices such as smartphones or televisions.

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A historic moment for #RightToRepair: California's #SB244 @SenSusanEggman just passed its final committee hearing! Now two weeks to get it passed and sent to the Governor! Thank you @ChrisHoldenNews! @CALPIRG @iFixit #RightToRepairAct #CALeg #ElectronicRepair #EWaste
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Lastly and most importantly: xitter.cf/KHayhoe/status/1678118…
Prof. Katharine Hayhoe
@KHayhoe9 Jul 2023
If you're worried about climate and want to make a difference, 🎙️ start a conversation 🤲 join a climate action group 💰 make your $ count 💡spark ideas at work & school 🗳️ hold politicians accountable 🏡 reduce your 👣 AND amplify by talking about it dontlookup.count-us-in.com/
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How was I-95 opened so quickly? Recycled glass played a big part ♻️
Nerdy Pursuit 🐉@nerdypursuit21 Jun 2023
How is I-95 near Philly being reopened so quickly? Secretary Pete Buttigieg explains:
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For nearly two decades, Urban Gleaners has collected fresh food that would otherwise be thrown away and redistributed it to people in need. My latest for @OPB 👇opb.org/article/2023/06/22/p…

Fighting hunger in Portland with fresh food before it goes to waste

Roughly one in 10 Oregonians doesn’t have enough to eat and food insecurity disproportionately impacts communities of color, families with children, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ communities....

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🌊✨ Glitter, though sparkly & fun, is a #microplastic that harms our oceans. It enters marine food chains, causing harm to marine life. Let's choose eco-friendly alternatives & protect our 🌏. #SayNoToGlitter for #PlasticFreeOceans.💚🌊 Real beauty is a healthy planet.
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Grist’s fantastic story on battery EPR — at the state and federal level — includes this perspective from PSI’s CEO and Founder, Scott Cassel: “[EPR] is a paradigm shift for how waste is managed in the United States…The states…are ready to act right now.” bit.ly/3MJD2dZ

The US doesn't have a law mandating EV battery recycling. Should it?

Recycling batteries could reduce the need to mine critical materials - but only if a circular system captures every pack.

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